Sandvik Mining, Ground Support Division is seeking a
Financial Analyst: General Accounting
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Come and join our team! Ground Support Division, Sandvik Mining, is a leading global supplier of ground support solutions, for the mining and construction industry. Our offering covers rock bolts, resin, cable bolts, and in- house manufacturing capabilities. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group with approximately 44,000 employees and sales in about 150 countries with a focus on enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability offering solutions for manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure industries.
Currently we have an opening for a Financial Analyst: General Accounting. The Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate financial reports and supporting the company’s financial operations through account reconciliations, variance analysis, and forecasting support. This position plays a key role in preparing internal and external working papers, supporting audits, performing treasury functions, and providing financial insights to drive operational decisions. The analyst ensures compliance with accounting standards and contributes to system and process improvements that enhance financial visibility and accountability.
Are you an enthusiastic team player looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in Finance and General Accounting? We want to hear from you!
While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain internal and external financial reports, including working papers for audits and regulatory compliance
- Reconcile general ledger and intercompany accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
- Perform treasury functions including bank reconciliations and cash reporting
- Analyze financial trends, prepare variance reports, and investigate performance deviations
- Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and other business units to deliver financial insight and support decision-making
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
- Maintain and enhance financial systems and processes, including ERP and reporting tools
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
- Participate in ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and maintain high standards of data accuracy
Required Competencies
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and variance analysis
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to interpret financial results and provide actionable insights
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external organizations.
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation or working towards designation is preferred
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Business Central or similar ERP systems
- Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Jet Reports) is an asset
- Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control standards
- Experience supporting internal/external audits and working with cross-functional teams
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to contribute to strategic financial leadership in a mission-critical, global industrial sector
- Hands-on exposure to ground support product manufacturing and global operations
- Access to modern financial systems and analytics tools, including Microsoft Business Central v26, Power BI, and Jet Analytics
- A collaborative and growth-oriented culture that values initiative, continuous improvement, and innovation
- A meaningful role where you can make a tangible impact on business performance and decision-making
- A place on an ambitious and high-performing team within a globally recognized industry leader
- Support to help you reach your full professional potential and ongoing continuous development, training, and career growth opportunities
- An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.
Our Culture
Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!
We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.
Do you want to learn more?
To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/
How to Apply
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Financial Analyst: General Accounting position, requisition # R0089570 . While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
